DC SIR Puppy Adoption Application Form
To be submitted AFTER filling out and submitting the DC SIR Adoption Application Form.
Adoption Eligibility
We strongly recommend that you read our detailed adoption process at www.dcsir.org/adopt before completing an application to ensure that you are eligible to adopt in our area and for the specific dog(s) you are interested in. Fill out the application as completely and honestly as possible. Please note that DC Shiba Inu Rescue (DCSIR) is comprised entirely of volunteers who work full-time jobs. We try to respond to each application as quickly as possible.
Acknowledgement
The information I have provided is correct and true to the best of my knowledge and I have not withheld any pertinent information. I understand that any misrepresentation of me or my family or any untruths of the information I have provided herein that are discovered at a later date will invalidate any adoption agreement and will give DC Shiba Inu Rescue the right to reclaim the dog without my permission and without refund of any adoption donation. Submittal of this form provides my agreement to this puppy adoption application.
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The Adoption Application Form must be submitted prior to submitting this Puppy Adoption Application Addendum. Have you already submitted the Adoption Application Form?
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You must fill out the Adoption Application Form prior to submitting this Puppy Adoption Addendum Form.
Please go to https://dcsir.org/adopt to submit the form.
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Name of the dog(s) you are interested in currently:
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Applicant(s) Information
Is there more than one applicant?
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Name
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First Name
Last Name
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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E-mail
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example@example.com
Name (Applicant 2)
First Name
Last Name
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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E-mail
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example@example.com
What have you done to prepare for a puppy? If nothing, what preparations do you plan to make before the puppy comes home?
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How will you get your puppy comfortable with being handled? Why is this important?
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What does socialization mean to you? Why is socialization so important?
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How do you plan to socialize your puppy? How often do you plan to do this? How long will you continue socialization?
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Even if your dog will not have regular interaction with children, what are your thoughts on socializing the dog to be around children? How will you go about it?
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How much time do you plan to spend with your puppy? What do you want to do with them?
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What sorts of things would you like them to learn?
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Have you looked into puppy training? Have you spoken with any trainers so you will be ready for training if able to adopt?
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How do you plan to potty train your puppy? What will you do if your puppy has an accident? How will you reward your puppy for going to the bathroom in the right spot (puppy pad, outside, etc.)? How long will your puppy have to hold it?
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What type of punishment will you use with your puppy? What types of behaviors do you feel are deserving of an unpleasant consequence and what might those consequences be?
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How do you envision mealtimes: the first week? The first three months? With other dogs? With children in the home?
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DC SIR used to spay/neuter every puppy upon arrival until a few years ago, based on new scientific evidence. We now use spay/neuter contracts. What are the issues with early spay/neuter? What are the options?
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The FDA has placed warnings on traditional flea and tick medications that have been linked to seizures and neurological disorders. Many people reach for the nearest drug their vet prescribes without question. How will you manage flea, ticks, and heartworm?
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DC SIR follows minimal vaccination protocol and titers to avoid the evidence-based issues with over-vaccination. Are you aware of issues with over-vaccinations? Do you know what titers are? Do you know what core vaccinations are for dogs?
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